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curriculum vitae
allen ino bautista casala contact email casalaallen@gmail.com phone (+63) 917 874 9474 address Quezon City / Batangas City, PH portfolio issuu.com/allencasala
profile
experience
Future-focused architect looking for opportunities where I can help better shape the built environment and contribute to the development of the community through the creation of beautiful, functional and socially-relevant architecture.
Ayala Land, Inc. – Ayala Land Premier
Hardworking and competent professional with comprehensive experience needed to design, plan, coordinate, and be involved in all phases of an architectural project. Lifelong learner highly skilled at solving problems that require unique and creative solutions and transforming concepts and ideas into effective results.
education University of Santo Tomas College of Architecture Bachelor of Science in Architecture June 2010 – June 2015, Manila
St. Bridget College – Batangas Secondary Education June 2006 – March 2010, Batangas City
achievements Registered and Licensed Architect 81.00% rating / in the Top 20 passers Architecture Licensure Examination June 2017
Second Honorable Mention Gawang Tomasino para sa Pilipino Annual Architectural Design Competition March 2014, UST College of Architecture
Junior Architect October 2015 – April 2017, Makati City Worked closely with the project architect in managing multiple projects and coordinating design decisions with the project team and consultants. Involved across all phases, from initial studies through to completion, gaining experience in planning, project development, and construction management.
J.G. de Asis and Associates Intern / Draftsman April 2014 – May 2014, Pasig City Assisted with the production of drawings for residential and interior design projects. Had the opportunity to develop conceptual designs and plans for a mixed-use project in Taguig.
skills creativity problem solving goal oriented leadership time management collaboration communication learning efficiency
software AutoCAD / Civil 3D SketchUp V-Ray Lumion Revit Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Office video editing software
Dean’s Lister Three consecutive semesters 2013 – 2015, UST College of Architecture
Graduated with Honors March 2010, St. Bridget College
interests contemporary architecture / photography urban planning / sustainability / reading filmmaking / traveling
reference Arch. Manuel E. Illana Assistant Vice President / Studio Head Ayala Land, Inc. – Ayala Land Premier (+63) 917 894 2494
Arch. Gene S. David Project Architect Ayala Land, Inc. – Ayala Land Premier (+63) 917 565 2215
projects
professional 01 Cerilo Nuvali Green spaces interwoven with homes Subdivision planning project / ALP March 2017
thesis 02 National Film Center Cultural connectivity Architectural undergraduate thesis / UST April 2015
academic 03 Community Transition Facility for Calamity Victims Symbol of Filipino resiliency Architectural design compet plate / UST February 2014
04 University Belt Monorail Urban oasis Architectural design plate / UST March 2014
05 Manaoag Spiritual Center Shaping the built landscape Architectural design plate / UST September 2013
miscellaneous 06 Mixed-Use Apartment Building Internship project / JGDA May 2014
01 Cerilo Nuvali
Green spaces interwoven with homes Nuvali South, Calamba, Laguna Subdivision planning project / Ayala Land Premier March 2017
main park
typical green lane perpectives from www.ayalalandpremier.com
Design concept Designed with a focus on sustainability and inspiration from nature, the plan for Cerilo (loosely translates to “to caress the earth”) organically follows and embraces the site’s natural undulating terrain, creating a dynamic and unique development that promotes harmony between human habitation and the natural environment.
The project is designed to preserve as many of its natural waterways as possible, to minimize the negative environmental impact of land development and physical intervention of the natural terrain. The plan makes use of the waterways with its natural and rich landscape as interconnected parks and open spaces for the residents to enjoy, while utilizing the ridges as residential blocks and buildable areas for maximum efficiency.
greenway concept
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Site analysis The site slopes down to the north and northeast, with the highest point at the south portion at ±213m AMSL, and the lowest point at the northwest portion at ±163m AMSL. The site has an undulating terrain and generally buildable slopes, but moderate to steep slopes (>18%) can also be found largely on the northwest portion and those lining the waterways traversing the site.
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elevation map
boundaries
access
retail areas
slope map
major waterways
vegetation
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Site development Total area: 85 hectares Number of lots: 623 lots Density: 7 lots per hectare Lot size: 520sqm–1,300sqm 50% of Cerilo’s total land area is thoughtfully dedicated to open spaces, and about 80% of the lots are adjacent to these open spaces.
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site development plan
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Cerilo features a 6-hectare main park ideally positioned as the core of the development, making effective use of a principal waterway traversing the site. The main park is complemented by the greenways (linear parks along major waterways) and the green lanes (along lesser waterways and flatter areas) in between residential blocks, interwoven by trails spread around the neighborhood. Outside the development, a 2-hectare area across the main gate is allocated for a retail area envisioned to cater to future residents and the surrounding villages. allen casala portfolio / page 2 of 12
02 National Film Center
Cultural connectivity CCP Complex, Pasay City Architectural undergraduate thesis / UST College of Architecture April 2015
Project background The CCP Complex Master Development Plan aims to develop the 88-hectare complex into a world-class center for arts and culture in Asia and the center piece of artistic expression of the Filipinos. Proposed in the masterplan is the construction of a cinema complex. Now, the Film Development Council of The Philippines (FDCP), aims to construct cinematheques across the country, with the mission to “bring Filipino films to Filipinos�, in its effort to revitalize and raise the standards of the Philippine film industry, and to make quality films accessible to as wide an audience as possible. The National Film Center is the integration of both propositions into one project that shall serve as the focus for the coordination of the different matters and elements of the film arts and industry, to be situated in the middle of a dynamic cultural development and entertainment district.
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cinema lobby
open plaza
film archives lobby
Design concept The cinema is very much woven to the way of life of the Filipinos. Unlike the performing arts, fine arts, and the other forms of art which is accessible only to the elite or a select few, the cinema is for everyone; it does not divide, but instead an equalizer. The National Film Center aims to reflect the concept of the Filipino film culture. Cultural connectivity uses the concept of “design for all.” It aims to break the norm that culture and arts need be housed in a monumental, most of the time alienating manner, without the consideration of human scale and involvement. In physical form, the design aims to convey openness, transparency and vibrancy, rather than massiveness and isolation. The project shall create inviting environments with emphasis on userfriendliness and interactivity, and create a physically and mentally accessible structure.
“…openness, transparency and vibrancy, rather than massiveness and isolation.”
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Objectives To design a dynamic development linking public spaces, cultural programs, entertainment, and architecture, creating a vibrant landmark within the urban setting. To design a national center which is grand in presence and intimate in the experience, fulfilling both the needs of a cultural icon within the city, and the people to experience the films. To design a structure which recognizes a legacy of consistency in the architecture already in the complex, and sets a standard for future developments.
upper ground floor plan
auditorium / cinemas exhibition / function halls film archives administrative / support back of the house concession spaces circulation / utilities / toilet fire exits
lower ground floor plan
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main pedestrian entrance
memorial and outdoor cinema
“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.� Winston Churchill Through the planning, design and construction of the built environment, architects and designers explicitly influence the way that society functions by affecting the daily life patterns of individuals. Humans spend the majority of their lives in built environments and less of their lives in natural environments; therefore, it is inevitable that architecture regardless of whether through intended and calculated consideration in the design phase or whether it is residential or commercial, architectural designs will indeed impact or affect human behavior people who inhabit the built environment in different ways.
typical cinema
main auditorium lobby
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03 Community Transition Facility for Calamity Victims
Symbol of Filipino resiliency Tacloban City, Leyte Architectural design competition plate / UST College of Architecture February 2014
second honorable mention Gawang Tomasino para sa Pilipino Annual Architectural Design Competition UST College of Architecture awarded March 2014
Design considerations Life and safety. Quality of life and well-being are essential to the recovery of the users who are physically and often psychologically vulnerable.
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Flexibility and adaptability. The transition facility requires a degree of flexibility and adaptability, from construction to actual use, responsive to varying needs and uses. Materials. The materials shall be of low-cost, sustainable, minimal construction waste, highly available, and disasterresistant qualities. Natural ventilation and daylighting. Free flowing interiors allow natural air to flow generously, and permit daylight into the spaces to provide comfort and well-being. page 7 of 12 / allen casala portfolio
central garden
side garden
Pocket gardens
Butterfly roof
The nature plays an important role in a hospital’s healing environment. The pocket gardens provide for the needed meditational and recreational spaces for the users’ health and well-being, in both physical and psychological level.
Symbolic of emerging and rising up, the roof, supported by bamboo truss-beams, offers the structure its unique look, allows natural daylight and ventilation, and gives the ideal pitch for water-proofing and rainwater harvesting.
medical civic / multi-purpose circulation pocket gardens utilities / toilet
Modular architecture Modular architecture refers to the design of any system composed of separate components or modules that can be connected together. The structure is a lightweight timber frame, easy to assemble using local construction technologies, allowing the structure to be replicated at other sites across the Philippines.
floor plan and diagram of spaces
The plan is also designed to be flexible toward the any direction – by addition or subtraction of modules – and can easily adapt to varying needs and functions. allen casala portfolio / page 8 of 12
04 University Belt Monorail
Urban oasis Sampaloc, Manila Architectural design plate / UST College of Architecture March 2014
main entrance at ground level
Design concept No city can be great or soulful without a balance of structures and landmarks countered by green spaces, public parks and plazas. They are the yin and yang urban combination that creates physical and aesthetic harmony. The loss of public and open green space compromises a city’s ability to deal with climate change, and this issue has been brewing for the past few years. The ratio of green area in relation to the population in Metro Manila falls short of the necessity. Studies have shown that parks and greeneries provide relief from the stresses of urban living. Therefore, with the greens and spaces in urban areas in short supply, a design that recreates and mirrors the lost canopies of trees, parks and spaces is desired.
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concourse and ticketing area
master plan
platform area
control point
Design considerations Sustainability. Of growing importance is the sense that the train stations are expressions of sustainability – of shared transport and reduced emissions. Circulation. Must facilitate multiple passenger circulation functions: circulation along the platform, boarding and alighting from trains, queuing at the platform edge while waiting for a train, and waiting at benches or rest areas. Accessibility. The monorail station must provide convenient access for passengers and fit appropriately within the surrounding urban context and community. Safety and security. Fewer points of entry will result in simplified way finding for passengers, a more efficient station design and more effective station access control and security.
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05 Manaoag Spiritual Center
Shaping the built landscape Manaoag, Pangasinan Architectural design plate / UST College of Architecture collaboration with Paul Balala September 2013
Atmospheric silence The suffusion of light with a unified mood. Light is about much more than mere illumination. It has a spiritual character.
Design concept Organic architecture is a reinterpretation of nature’s principles as they had been filtered through the intelligent minds of men and women who could then build forms which are more natural than nature itself. Good design understands that for anything to be truly beautiful, that it must possess simplicity and repose. The elements of good design is to follow nature’s example and have the form and function be one and the same. The arrangement of the design must be such that removing any one piece would destroy the intended composition. A building should grow from its site as nature grows: from the inside out, and shaped by the forces which surround it.
chapel interior page 11 of 12 / allen casala portfolio
choir loft
06 Mixed-Use Apartment Building AFPOVAI, Taguig City Internship project / J.G. de Asis and Associates May 2014
Project components Basement: private parking spaces Ground floor: commercial spaces for lease Second floor: studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment units for lease Third floor: three-bedroom private residence with balcony Other facilities include: public parking spaces, multi-purpose roof deck, PWD ramp, fire exit, and utilities
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contact email casalaallen@gmail.com phone (+63) 917 874 9474 address Quezon City / Batangas City, PH portfolio issuu.com/allencasala